literary argument

/ˌlɪdəˈrɛri ˌɑrgjəmənt/
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Other forms: literary arguments

Definitions of literary argument
  1. noun
    a summary of the subject or plot of a literary work or play or movie
    synonyms: argument
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    type of:
    sum-up, summary
    a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form
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